WBAY, WLUK owners agree to merge

Combined corporation likely won't be able to keep both stations

5:14 PM,
Mar. 21, 2014

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The parent companies of WLUK-TV and WBAY-TV said Friday they plan to merge, but it's likely only one of the Green Bay stations will remain with the combined company.

Media General and Lin Media said the merger would give them multiple stations in five markets, including Green Bay. Before approving the deal, regulators are expected to require adjustments.

"Our companies anticipate station divestitures in certain markets will be required to address regulatory considerations, either as swaps or sales," said Nancy Chafin, spokeswoman for Media General, owner of WBAY. "We cannot begin to ...